Read the directory structure of a project. Returns a tree-like structure of files and folders.
AI agents call read_project_structure to retrieve information from README Generator MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries and returns project filesystem information (directory and file names) with no side effects, modifications, or execution capabilities. It is a straightforward read operation that retrieves existing data for analysis purposes.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'read_project_structure' and description 'Read the directory structure of a project. Returns a tree-like structure of files and folders.' explicitly indicate retrieval of structural metadata without modification.
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Read the directory structure of a project. Returns a tree-like structure of files and folders. It is categorised as a Read tool in the README Generator MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the README Generator MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for read_project_structure: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches README Generator MCP Server. Nothing to install.
read_project_structure is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the read_project_structure rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for read_project_structure. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
read_project_structure is provided by the README Generator MCP Server MCP server (jojoslice/readme-gen-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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